Thursday, 1 January 2009

Fried Oysters1 Doz. large oystersseasoned flourbeaten eggsoft bread crumbsfrying fattartar saucePick over the oysters carefully, pat dry in a softcloth, then roll in seasoned flour (flour to which a littlesalt and pepper have been added). Dip in beaten egg, then incrumbs. This dipping may be repeated a second time if desiredand all loose crumbs should be shaken off. Fry golden brown indeep hot fat (375 degrees) using a frying basket and frying not morethan 4 oysters at a time. Drain on soft crumpled paper toweling andserve with tartar sauce.Serves four.For Philadelphia Fried Oysters:Dip first into mayonnaise, then into crumbs after which dip them inbeaten egg and crumbs and fry them in hot deep fat.Fry Bread, (Baking Powder Recipe)1 1/2 c Unbleached flour1 c Whole wheat flour1 Half cup cornmeal4 tb Baking powder2 tb Sugar1 Fourth teaspoon salt1 c Warm milk (water can beSubstituted if desired)Oil or Shortening forFryingFry bread is one of the most popular and widespread of the modernNative American Indian foods. There are two main types of this breadthat are used for everything from a quick snack to an everyday dinnerbread. In the North and East regions, a fried yeast bread is mostpopular, while in the South and west regions a recipe utilizingbaking powder in lieu of yeast is the more common form. In Texas theAlabama-Coushatta use the same recipe as the Navajo Fry Bread listedbelow.In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stirin milk and knead briefly with lightly oiled hands until smooth. Rubthe remainder of the one tablespoon of oil over the dough. Cover andlet sit in a warm area for about 30 minutes. Either pat or roll outenough dough to fit in the palm of your hand in a circle about onequarter inch thick. Deep fry in a hot 350 degree oil for about oneminute per side or until golden brown. Makes 10-12 pieces.Note: Dough can also be cut into triangles, squares or perfectcircles if rolled out and a cookie cutter like device is used. Servewith honey, maple syrup, or as a bread for meals.Special Fried PeanutsPeanut oilPeanutsSaltFill deep-fat fryer with peanut oil. Let heat to 375'F. Put rawshelled peanuts in frying basket and drop down into hot oil. When whitepeanuts start turning brown, take basket out and let drip. Pour out onpaper toweling; salt while hot. After they are cool, place in airtightcontainers to keep fresh.